Fish Oil Vitamins

Fish oil vitamins are the shiny yellow softgel capsules, that are a rich source of omega-3 essential fatty acids. These good fats, have many important health benefits. These essential fatty acids are not easily found in vegetarian sources, hence, these vitamins are a good source of these good fats for vegetarian, as well as people who have deficiencies of this nutrient. Though, there are many health benefits of these vitamins, there are some side effects one needs to take into consideration.

Benefits
The important vitamins in fish oil benefits, that is the omega-3 fish oil benefits are;

• Many studies report that intake of omega-3 fatty acids, help to reduce blood pressure.
• There is strong scientific evidence showing that fish oil, greatly helps in reducing the triglycerides levels in blood.
• Many studies report, that people with a history of heart attack have reduced the risk of fatal heart attack by regular consumption of fish oil, oily fish or the vitamins in fish oil.
• There are many studies that show that intake of fish oil prevent primary cardiovascular diseases, protect from cyclosporine toxicity in organ transplant patients, and show improvements in morning stiffness and joint tenderness of patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.
• Though, the mostly proven studies show that fish oil vitamins benefits for heart health, there are some studies that show that fish oil helps to reduce depression, Crohn's disease, colon cancer, cancer, eczema, stoke, diabetes, etc.
• Fish oil not just help to prevent many diseases, but one ingest these vitamins for hair and skin, using them one can maintain hair and skin more lustrous and soft.

Side Effects
Mild side effects of fish oil supplements are gastrointestinal distress, which can be belching to a fish after taste. Other side effects like nausea and loose oily stools are common side effects. One might also experience increased bruising.

Serious side effects of fish oil vitamins are very rarely experienced. However, if you are experiencing any serious side effects, then seek immediate medical care. Diabetics should be very careful while taking fish oil supplements, because it can be very dangerous for them, as they can interfere with the glucose control or with the pre-existing medications. Fish oil supplements can increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke. They might lead to the decreased absorption of certain important vitamins in the body, which can lead to vitamin deficiencies in the body.

Side Effects if Avoided
Here are some useful tips that will help you avoid side effects -

• To avoid any side effects, the first step you can do is to minimize the dosage.
• To avoid belching or upset stomach problems, try taking the capsules halfway through your meals.
• If you are allergic to fish, then avoid taking any fish oil supplements, stick to the vegetarian or other sources of omega-3.
• Switching brands of the vitamins might also help.
• If you have a medical condition, then consult your doctor before taking any fish oil supplements.

Proper Dosage Amounts
The recommended dosage of fish oil vitamins are -

• The World Health Organization and governmental health agencies of many nations recommend consuming 0.3 to 0.5 grams of daily EPA + DHA . This is the dosage for healthy adults, however people with any health condition should consult doctor for the adequate dosage.
• Omega-3 is added to certain infant formulas, but the adequate doses haven't been established clearly yet. Consumption of fresh fish or fish oil supplements should be limited for young children, because there is a possibility of contaminants in the supplements. Hence, the vitamins for kids should only be used, if they are prescribed by a physician.

Vegetarian Substitutes
There are many vegetarian food sources of omega-3, which can be used to increase the intake of these essential fatty acids. Nuts like walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts and pecans are a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Seeds like pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, and sesame seeds also contain good amounts of omega-3.

Though, they are very good for maintaining health and preventing many diseases, there are some side effects associated with fish oil vitamins. So, consult your doctor before you take any fish oil supplements.